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The federal government has secured an agreement with Pfizer for 100 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses, with delivery expected by mid-2021. President Trump is urging Congress to amend the $900 billion economic relief bill to increase direct payments to Americans. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden has appointed Miguel Cardona as the next Education Secretary, focusing on safely reopening schools amid the pandemic.

What is the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses the US aims to secure from Pfizer and Moderna by mid-2021?

• 400 million

• 300 million

• 200 million

• 500 million

What amount does President Trump want to increase the direct payments to in the economic relief bill?

• $4000

• $600

• $1200

• $2000

What could happen if the economic relief bill is not resolved quickly?

• The stock market will crash

• Taxes will increase

• Healthcare will be privatized

• The government will shut down

Who has been nominated as the next Education Secretary by President-elect Joe Biden?

• Betsy DeVos

• Miguel Cardona

• Arne Duncan

• John King

What is Miguel Cardona's current role before being nominated as Education Secretary?

• New York's education chief

• California's education chief

• Connecticut's education chief

• Florida's education chief